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Spectators: 8600 (Terracing: 6450, Seating: 1978, VIP seats: 172) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Knuts Plekss took the kick off in the first half of the match. Fredis Bilēvics took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Olof Bruin, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After a rather tough play, FK Poolisti's Edijs Cekuls got a free kick in the 4th minute. Fredis Bilēvics was in exellent shape and made a fantastic save when he, in the 5th minute of the match, managed to get hold of the ball after a long shot from Romualds Rozenblats. 10 minutes into the game, Sentis Smuidris recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Fredis Bilēvics. Sentis Smuidris showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 1-0. In the 12th minute, Gunvaris Stalts had to be helped off the field due to a pulled leg muscle. In the 16th minute, Sentis Smuidris left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Rise of Empires ♕Ottoman♕ fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 2-0. Rūsiņs Tračevskis could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 23rd minute of the match, but Fredis Bilēvics made a huge save. FK Poolisti's Fredis Bilēvics proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 28th minute of the match, managed to save FK Poolisti from getting a goal against them. After 29 played minutes Rise of Empires ♕Ottoman♕ got a freekick which was hit by Rūsiņs Tračevskis. In the 30th minute, Sentis Smuidris hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Rise of Empires ♕Ottoman♕'s Amador Bernard got a good chance for a goal in the 32nd minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. In the 34th match minute, Rise of Empires ♕Ottoman♕ was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Olof Bruin to maneuver through the defense. When Tadeusz Kostrzewa fell near the penalty area in the 36th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Rise of Empires ♕Ottoman♕'s protests and gave Tadeusz Kostrzewa a yellow card for diving instead. The supporters of FK Poolisti booed when Rise of Empires ♕Ottoman♕ was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 36 match minutes in a wonderful position. Tadeusz Kostrzewa didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 41st minute, Romualds Rozenblats hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 42nd minute, Mairis Strautnieks hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. With a little luck, FK Poolisti's Fredis Bilēvics got control of the ball when Rūsiņs Tračevskis tried to sneak it across the goal line. Rūsiņs Tračevskis scored 4-0 in the 45th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Fredis Bilēvics, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. When the referee blew for the end of the half the home team players were clearly happier, as they went in to the break leading 4-0.

When Saivis Amplis fell near the penalty area in the 51st minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored FK Poolisti's protests and gave Saivis Amplis a yellow card for diving instead. Saivis Amplis struck a weak shot in the 62nd minute. Smuidris Vāvers didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for FK Poolisti. In the 64th minute, Amador Bernard ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Fredis Bilēvics was frozen by the shot and now it was 5-0. Fredis Bilēvics showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Rūsiņs Tračevskis in the 73rd minute of the match. 75 minutes into the game, Pāvils Paskauskas was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Rise of Empires ♕Ottoman♕'s manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave FK Poolisti the free kick. Pāvils Paskauskas kicked well hit freekick during the 75th minute of the match. Knuts Plekss succeeded in the game's 77th minute to shoot an unreachable shot under the crossbar and scored - 5-1. Fredis Bilēvics showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Rūsiņs Tračevskis in the 83rd minute of the match. Smuidris Vāvers showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Saivis Amplis in the 90th minute of the match. Amador Bernard recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 93rd minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. The crowd rose to their feet and cheered when the referee blew the final whistle. Rise of Empires ♕Ottoman♕ had won after a very even match.